#channel-crossings

#channel-crossings

Dozens of migrants were detained in Dover last month under the agreement and are expected to be returned to France "imminently". It is understood that formal removal directions have been issued to asylum seekers to say they will be deported to France within five days. In return, it was agreed that the UK will accept an equal number of asylum seekers who have not tried to cross and can pass security and eligibility checks.

The MP for Birmingham Ladywood has won admirers for being an effective justice secretary and persuasive communicator while forcing through potentially explosive policies such as prisoners' early release schemes and a new sentencing regime. But her ability to tackle her new responsibilities which include immigration, national security and policing will be seen as key to curbing the growing electoral threat of Nigel Farage's Reform UK party.

"You can be pro immigration and against illegal routes," Rylan wrote in a statement posted to Instagram and X, after viewers slammed his comments against illegal immigrants, which claimed they were given luxuries like iPads. "You can support trans people and have the utmost respect for women. You can be heterosexual and still support gay rights. "The list continues. Stop with this putting everyone in a box exercise and maybe have conversations instead of shouting on twitter [sic, now X]."

"they will be picked up by the border force or our volunteers at the RNLI when the border force can't cope". "And now what happens is the French give them all life jackets and when they're picked up by the border force, the border force give the life jackets back to the French so they can re-use them on the next journey," Farage added.

Yesterday, under the terms of this ground-breaking new treaty, the first group of people to cross the Channel were detained after their arrival at Western Jet Foil and will now be held in detention until they can be returned to France.

The UK-French "one-in, one-out" pilot scheme has begun, allowing for the detention and return of illegal migrants crossing the Channel in exchange for asylum seekers from France.

The Conservative backbenchers were unexpectedly absent during a crucial statement on small boat arrangements, with only five in attendance, raising questions about their commitment to the issue.